Ohio Code § 737.16

§ 737.16.

The mayor shall, when provided for by the legislative authority of a village, and

subject to its confirmation, appoint all deputy marshals, police officers, night guards,

and special police officers.  All such officers shall continue in office until removed therefrom for the cause

and in the manner provided by section 737.19 of the Revised Code . No person shall receive an appointment under this section after January 1, 1970, unless

the person has, not more than sixty days prior to receiving such appointment, passed

a physical examination, given by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, a clinical

nurse specialist, a certified nurse practitioner, or a certified nurse-midwife, showing

that the person meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of

the position to which the person is to be appointed as established by the legislative

authority of the village.  The appointing authority shall, prior to making any such appointment, file with

the Ohio police and fire pension fund a copy of the report or findings of said licensed

physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner,

or certified nurse-midwife.  The professional fee for such physical examination shall be paid for by the legislative

authority.